PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 in New Zealand

New Zealand: PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 was 14.2% in 2018. ▲ Rising

Latest (2018)
14.2%
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
29th
of 53 countries
All-time high
15.1%
in 2012
All-time low
10.0%
in 2006
Years of data
6
2003–2018

PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1 in New Zealand, 2003–2018

0510152003201020182003: 10.12006: 102009: 10.22012: 15.12015: 14.62018: 14.2

Source: OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).

Analysis

The most recent figure for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in New Zealand is 14.2%, measured in 2018.

That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and up 39.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in New Zealand peaked at 15.1% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 10.0%, in 2006.

That places New Zealand 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2018, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.1% 10.0% 10.2% 3
2010s 14.6% 14.2% 15.1% 3

Countries ranked near New Zealand

  1. 26 Australia 14.8% compare
  2. 27 Italy 14.8% compare
  3. 28 Slovakia 14.4% compare
  4. 30 Portugal 14.0% compare
  5. 31 Austria 13.8% compare
  6. 32 Czechia 13.8% compare

See the full ranking of 53 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in New Zealand?
Pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 in New Zealand was 14.2% in 2018, according to OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA).
What is the highest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 recorded in New Zealand?
The highest recorded value was 15.1% in 2012.
What is the lowest pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 recorded in New Zealand?
The lowest recorded value was 10.0% in 2006.
How does New Zealand rank for pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1?
New Zealand ranks 29th out of 53 countries with data for 2018.
Is pisa: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). level 1 rising or falling in New Zealand?
Over the last ten years it is up 39.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this New Zealand data come from?
The figures come from OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), published as part of PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
PISA: 15-year-olds by mathematics proficiency level (%). Level 1
Source
OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA)
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (World Bank Open Data)
Coverage
53 places, 303 data points, 2003–2018
Last refreshed

Percentage of 15-year-old students scoring higher than 358 but lower than or equal to 420 points on the PISA mathematics scale. At Level 1, students can answer questions involving familiar contexts where all relevant information is present and the questions are clearly defined. They are able to identify information and to carry out routine procedures according to direct instructions in explicit situations. They can perform actions that are almost always obvious and follow immediately from the given stimuli. Data reflects country performance in the stated year according to PISA reports, but may not be comparable across years or countries. Consult the PISA website for more detailed information: http://www.oecd.org/pisa/